Skiing
Last minute ski holidays at bargain prices
Keeping track of the best last minute skiing bargains is about to get easier this season with the launch of a new ski price index from Teletext Holidays.
Chemmy Alcott talks speed on the slopes
This February, Britain’s Chemmy Alcott will be making a bid to be the country’s most successful Alpine skier.
Top 10 European hotels for winter sports
Flying down the ski slopes through the valleys, or simply enjoying a hot chocolate and taking in the beautiful winter landscape. For travellers that would like to experience the enjoyment of winter sports, Europe’s ski hotels offer guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy alpine hospitality and rustic comforts.
A romantic retreat in Slovakia’s High Tatras
Mountain Paradise is offering a three night break (Thursday to Sunday) at the five star Grand Hotel Kempinski overlooking a stunning alpine lake in the mountain resort of Strbske Pleso in Slovakia's High Tatras for just £499 per person, saving £225 per person.
Head to Three Valleys for family ski fun this half term
‘Buy one, get one free’ on half-term Three Valleys lift passes with Skiweekends.com. This special offer applies on a seven-night holiday by coach – departing 13 February – to Brides les Bains near Meribel.
Ski chalets for adults only
Frustrated with arriving at your luxurious chalet with your nearest and dearest for some prized adult time to find that you're sharing with the family from hell? Travel search engine nowfly.co.uk has picked out chalets that offer weeks throughout the season for adults only.
Lake District becomes ‘Skate District’ as waters freeze over
One of the Lake District’s most iconic Lakes has frozen over. Spectacular Lake Derwentwater at Keswick has become a stark reminder of the big freeze gripping Britain.
Get fit for the ski slopes with Graham Bell
The snow is falling in the mountains and the skiing season has begun. If you like skiing - or are just starting then you have probably put some effort into preparing for your trip by finding out where to go, what the conditions are like and what kind of new gear you need.
Eddie the Eagle soars in Winnipeg
Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards has had another shot at Olympic history. This time, he stayed grounded as he ran with the Olympic Flame in Winnipeg, Canada last week.
Après-ski at its best
Après ski and the Austrian Tirol belong together like snow to winter. Every resort has its own unique après-ski scene and whatever your style, you can find it in the Tirol, from dancing in your ski boots to cozying up next to a roaring log fire sipping champagne cocktails.
Skiers and snowboarders advised to get travel cover
Millions of Britons will be looking to beat the January Blues by heading off for ski and snowboard trips, just make sure that adequate travel cover is in place says leading insurer MORE TH>N.
French Alpine homes offer ‘awesome’ skiing
“Awesome skiing” is the way Richard Deans – an enthusiast for the Alpine piste for 17 years who raced with the DHO (Downhill Only Club) at the age of 13 – describes the 249 km of slopes on the doorstep of the latest French Alpine development planned by MGM.
Half price skiing in Europe
Among its latest ski holiday bargains Directski.com has 7 night ski holidays from Gatwick to Andorra and France for £219 per person, saving £220, and from Manchester from £249, saving £170, including return flights, transfers and self-catering accommodation, based on 4 sharing.
Eddie the Eagle to land in Canada once again
Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards is back in Canada for another shot at Olympic history. This time, he’ll stay grounded as he runs with the Olympic Flame in Winnipeg on 7 January 2010.
Enjoy a white winter this February half term
Families wishing for a white Christmas can still enjoy a winter wonderland holiday with The Adventure Company.